Chapter 1893: Chapter 1886: A Small Display of Skills

The man listened, remained silent for a moment, then bravely said, “My name is Zou Haoran. You can target me. Many people don’t dare to say it, but I still have to speak out.”

“A very old-fashioned name,” Luo’er smiled slightly, then said seriously, “In the military, we emphasize strict obedience to orders and the relationship between superiors and subordinates. If it were under normal circumstances, it would certainly be wrong for you to contradict like this, but now I’m asking questions, so feel free to speak your mind. I won’t pursue these matters…”

“As for your previous question,” Luo’er paused and continued, “I hope you understand that my reason for utilizing people I know, even people from my team, is simply because I recognize their abilities and believe they can fulfill these roles, which is why I appoint them…”

“Before personnel assignments began, I asked all of you to submit your files and resumes. Did you submit yours?”

“Yes, of course…”

Perhaps feeling the aura emanating from Luo’er, Zou Haoran seemed a bit nervous.

“Are you satisfied with your appointment?” Luo’er continued to ask.

“Not satisfied!” Zou Haoran replied without hesitation.

“Alright then,” Luo’er nodded and continued, “I will review your file and resume again later. Of course, if you have anything to add, you’re welcome to do so. If I have indeed underestimated your talents, then I formally apologize to you and will reevaluate your appointment. Is that acceptable?”

“Yes…” Zou Haoran replied, lowering his head.

Luo’er couldn’t tell if it was an illusion, but he felt that Zou Haoran seemed somewhat guilty, his gaze dodging.

He pondered for a moment, seeming to have thought of something, then smiled slightly and spoke again: “Regarding your earlier question, let me elaborate further…”

“Since its establishment, my team has experienced nearly all major events, many of the cases you learn in textbooks involve us to a large extent. Over the past ten years, we have traveled from the northern part of the Aels Continent to the southern part, from the West Continent to the East Continent. Every first encounter has been a challenge for us…”

Luo’er had already spoken quite tactfully here, without saying that these events were led by us, but rather that we participated in them.

In fact, anyone familiar with the experiences of the First Vanguard Team would not question Luo’er’s appointments of his team members.

“Therefore, after ten years of working together, I trust my team members a great deal and believe in their ability to take on these positions. It’s precisely because of this that when I began handling personnel assignments, they were the first to come to mind…”

“This is due to our familiarity, as well as my affirmation of their capabilities. Can my explanation satisfy you?” Luo’er asked humbly.

Zou Haoran lowered his head, silent.

Luo’er raised his head, glanced around, and said loudly: “Based on the files and resumes you submitted, I made personnel appointments. If you feel it’s unfair, you can express your opinions to me. If you feel you can take on higher positions, I also welcome you to supplement your resume with me.”

After speaking, Luo’er scanned the crowd, and everyone was silent, no one made a sound.

“And what about her?”

Zou Haoran suddenly raised his hand, pointing to Feng who was dazing not far away.

Feng’s eyes were vacant, with an indifferent expression, squinting slightly as if dozing off. A holstered gun and long knife at her waist, she looked a bit mismatched.

“She is my bodyguard, is there a problem?” Luo’er asked.

“You let a young girl be your bodyguard?”

Zou Haoran grinned, revealing a mocking smile.

“But she is indeed capable,” Luo’er responded matter-of-factly.

“Heh, capable, in what way?” Zou Haoran sneered sarcastically.

Hearing his words, Luo’er retracted his smile, his expression becoming stern as he spoke coldly, “You can question her abilities, but you shouldn’t easily doubt her character. It’s very impolite to do so to a girl…”

After a pause, Luo’er continued without giving him a chance to speak, “You might doubt her, and I’m sure others may have similar questions, so let her demonstrate her skills.”

After speaking, Luo’er turned his head and gently called, “Feng!”

“Here!”

Almost instantly, Feng became alert, looking at Luo’er, replying vigorously.

“Someone is questioning your abilities, show them what you’ve got.” Luo’er said calmly.

“To him?” Feng pointed at Zou Haoran and asked.

“Yes,” Luo’er nodded, adding a reminder, “Be careful not to hurt anyone.”

“Got it.”

Feng nodded, her tone slightly lazy.

She looked around as if searching for something. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she casually picked up a pen from the table, and after a brief assessment, she directly flicked her hand, throwing it at Zou Haoran.

Immediately, amidst the gasps of everyone, Feng’s legs exerted force, her entire being shot towards Zou Haoran like a bolt of lightning, while simultaneously drawing a Kedal metal blade from her waist with a clang in reverse grip.

Zou Haoran widened his eyes, only feeling a flash of white light pass by his face, the blade nearly grazing his nose.

He couldn’t imagine that Feng had leapt several meters in less than a second, appearing instantly in front of him. If this were a battle, he probably would have been decapitated already.

But what terrified him the most was Feng’s sudden fierce gaze; just being swept by that look made his skin feel painful.

Before he could recover from the shock, Feng had already sheathed her long knife, once again displaying a lazy expression, squatting on the ground picking up something.

Then, Feng slowly stood up, showing something in front of Zou Haoran. Upon closer inspection, it was the pen Feng had thrown at him.

This pen had been cut in half, but what shocked him the most was that it wasn’t cut horizontally but vertically.

Feng had demonstrated her unparalleled swordsmanship before him, cutting the pen in one swift motion without harming him in the slightest.

Such speed and precision were unmatched even on the Western Continent. Not to mention, as a cultivator, her combat power in an Otherworld environment was even stronger.

Feng casually discarded the broken pen, tilted her head looking at Zou Haoran, and unceremoniously asked, “Any other questions?”

“No, no more…”

Zou Haoran stammered, seemingly still not having recovered.

Luo’er showed a satisfied smile, looking at the people and said: “I believe everyone has seen it. At this stage, my personnel appointment requires meritocracy, appointing the virtuous without avoiding relatives. If you can prove your ability, I welcome you to approach me. But I don’t wish for mediocre people in high positions…”

“In time, I will consider establishing personnel agencies, but at present, I need to ensure every officer is in a position that matches their abilities. If there’s nothing else, let’s disperse. The channels for communication will remain open, and I welcome your suggestions at any time. But in everyday work, I hope you respect me as the highest commander…”

“The future of Lipei lies in the hands of every one of us. I hope we can unite and cooperate, overcoming difficulties together, rather than getting caught up in power struggles right from the start.” Luo’er said sternly.

With these words, the scene fell silent once more.

But this time, everyone present seemed to have a new perspective on Luo’er, admiring his noble character with great respect.

“I’ll take my leave.”

Luo’er gave a slight bow, then left the scene with Feng.

In truth, anyone who knows Luo’er understands that he isn’t afraid of others picking fights. Many times, he can leave them speechless with his words alone.

As Lipei’s handover proceeded in an orderly fashion, these subspecies ultimately controlled this city in the Otherworld. Next, it would be their turn to perform.